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• UN report says the world is way off track to curb global warming, but offers ways to fix that

  08-09-2023 23:34
  
  The world is far off track on its 2015 pledge to curb global warming
  
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• The Biden administration wants more money and technology to prevent close calls between planes

  08-09-2023 22:17
  
  The Biden administration is putting more money into aviation safety and taking the first steps toward requiring that all planes be equipped with technology designed to prevent close calls around airports
  
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• Lawsuit blames Peloton for death of NYC man whose bike fell on his neck during workout

  08-09-2023 21:33
  
  A mother has filed a lawsuit against Peloton over the death of her son, who was killed when his exercise bike fell on his neck during a workout in his New York City apartment
  
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• Dr. Richard Moriarty, who helped create 'Mr. Yuk' poison warning for kids, dies at 83

  08-09-2023 21:02
  
  A retired pediatrician from Pittsburgh who helped create the ‘Mr. Yuk’ poison warning for kids has died
  
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• Cash App and Square down? Payment services are 'steadily' recovering after hours-long outages

  08-09-2023 20:54
  
  Thousands Cash App and Square customers were unable to access their accounts or send money Thursday and early Friday due to system outages impacting both payment services
  
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• A Game-Changing Discovery: Scientists Invent Unique Method To Create Better Molecule-Based Magnets

  08-09-2023 20:46 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers from the University of Ottawa have developed an innovative technique to create better molecule-based magnets, known as single-molecule magnets (SMMs). Scientists from the University...
  
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• “They Were Everywhere” – Exploding Monkey and Pig Populations Pose Human Disease Risk

  08-09-2023 19:37 via scitechdaily.com
  Rising numbers of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia pose risks to native forests and could lead to disease spread among livestock and...
  
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• 5 asteroids will skim past Earth over the next two days, NASA says - Livescience.com

  08-09-2023 19:22 via news.google.com
  
  5 asteroids will skim past Earth over the next two days, NASA says  Livescience.comAsteroid 2023 RL to Asteroid 2023 QE8, 5 asteroids approaching Earth at fiery speed  HT TechAn asteroid the size of a plane will pass Earth this weekend  ChronNew Mexico scientists watch near-Earth asteroids  KOATAsteroid 2023 RL approaching Earth at 19376 kmph, NASA says; check key details  HT TechView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Court Finds Arizona’s Signature Matching Process Unlawful in ‘Massive Win’ for Election Integrity

  08-09-2023 19:11 via technocracy.news
  
  Don’t bother to search for this article on Google. When Kari Lake contested the 2022 election results against Katie Hobbs, she was excoriated over claims that mail-in ballots were handled illegally. Now an Arizona judge has ruled that the “statute is clear and unambiguous”. While Lake’s legal fight continues, this is the crack in the dyke of election fraud.
  When dust settles on this, it will expose the all dirty, under-handed things that were used to steal the election in
  
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• Igniting Ariane 6: Europe’s Spaceport Tests the Next Big Thing in Rockets

  08-09-2023 18:29 via scitechdaily.com
  ESA’s Ariane 6 rocket underwent successful testing in French Guiana, showcasing readiness for pre-launch procedures and system safety. Designed to succeed Ariane 5, Ariane 6...
  
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• SpaceX can't launch its giant rocket again until fixes are made, FAA says

  08-09-2023 18:01
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration says SpaceX must take a series of steps before it can launch its mega rocket again
  
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• What Would a Trip to Mars Look Like For a Tourist?

  08-09-2023 18:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  A trip to Mars wouldn't exactly be a relaxing vacation. Learn what it would be like to stay or live on Mars.
  
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• Google to require disclosures of AI content in political ads

  08-09-2023 17:43 via cnn.com
  
  Starting in November, Google will require political advertisements to prominently disclose when they feature synthetic content — such as images generated by artificial intelligence — the tech giant announced this week.
  
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• Fact vs. Fiction – Scientists Debunk 6 Popular Hypnosis Myths

  08-09-2023 17:20 via scitechdaily.com
  A mysterious figure waves a pocket watch to and fro, repeating the phrase, “You’re getting sleepy, very sleepy,” seemingly seizing complete control over their subject....
  
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• UN secretary-general has urged the Group of 20 leaders to send a strong message on climate change

  08-09-2023 17:02
  
  U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Group of 20 top economic powers to use their weekend summit to send a strong message on climate change
  
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• 5 Of The Most Interesting Pterosaurs

  08-09-2023 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Flying reptiles, also known as pterosaurs, evolved to have the ability to fly. With large wings and razor-sharp teeth, these flying reptiles dominated the prehistoric skies.
  
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• What Is Alcoholics Anonymous, and How Effective Is It?

  08-09-2023 16:45 via discovermagazine.com
  
  For decades, scientists were unsure of the benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous. An extensive review of AA studies shows why it outperforms other common treatments for alcohol abuse.
  
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• Apple could be about to make the biggest change to the iPhone in 11 years

  08-09-2023 16:22 via cnn.com
  
  Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 in just a few days, and it's widely expected to come with a significant change.
  
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• Ripped Apart: A Gigantic Black Hole Destroys a Massive Star

  08-09-2023 16:09 via scitechdaily.com
  Astronomers uncover details of a massive star, ASASSN-14li, devoured by a black hole, challenging previous theories and hinting at new methods for cosmic exploration. Researchers...
  
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• Puerto Rico's public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat

  08-09-2023 15:17
  
  Students and teachers are sweltering in public schools across Puerto Rico and demanding that the government install air conditioners as the U.S. Caribbean territory bakes under record heat this year
  
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• From spaceships to 'Batman' props, a Hollywood model maker's creations and collection up for auction

  08-09-2023 15:17
  
  Bidding will open on thousands of pieces Hollywood model maker Greg Jein collected over his lifetime, including many he created during his nearly half-century career
  
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• Apple loses about $200 billion in market capitalization on reports of iPhone restrictions in China

  08-09-2023 15:02
  
  Apple has lost around $200 billion in market capitalization over several days as tensions between the U.S. and China rise, with several media outlets reporting this week that the iPhone maker is being singled out by Beijing
  
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• What Is Geospatial Intelligence? A Geographer Explains The Powerful Melding Of Maps And Data

  08-09-2023 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Where + what = geospatial intelligence.
  
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• 90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

  08-09-2023 14:59 via scitechdaily.com
  3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent...
  
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• Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater

  08-09-2023 14:32
  
  Fishermen and residents of Fukushima and five other prefectures along Japan’s northeastern coast have filed a lawsuit demanding a halt to the ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea
  
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• Uber for teens: How the new ride-sharing app’s feature works

  08-09-2023 14:13 via today.com
  Uber is rolling out a new feature that aims to help parents allow their children to hail a car and ride on their own. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares an exclusive first look at the update and its safety features for TODAY.
  
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• Scientists Discover Unexpected Pathway to Batteries With High Energy, Low Cost, and Long Life

  08-09-2023 13:59 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers uncover an unexpected route to better lithium-sulfur batteries by visualizing reactions at the atomic scale. The journey from a laboratory discovery to real-world application...
  
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• Ukraine is furious with Elon Musk for thwarting an attack on Russia's navy

  08-09-2023 13:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  Tech billionaire Elon Musk has come under fire from Ukraine after it emerged he thwarted a major attack on the Russian navy in Crimea by refusing his Starlink satellite network be turned on.
  
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• Three Out of Four Populations of Rare Butterflies Have Been Lost

  08-09-2023 13:09 via scitechdaily.com
  In a span of 26 years, Eastern Denmark has witnessed a 72% decline in the presence of rare butterflies. Numerous species are now on the...
  
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• New Study Uncovers Unexpected Side Effect of Daily Aspirin Usage in Older Adults

  08-09-2023 12:19 via scitechdaily.com
  A recent analysis of data from the landmark ASPREE trial revealed that prolonged daily aspirin consumption increased anemia risk by 20 percent in individuals predominantly aged...
  
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• Update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out a significant security update

  08-09-2023 11:58
  
  Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads Thursday to patch newly discovered security vulnerabilities in the devices' system software
  
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• Japan Successfully Launches XRISM Space Telescope and SLIM Lunar Lander

  08-09-2023 11:30 via scitechdaily.com
  The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), were launched onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA...
  
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• Escape From Burning Man + Musk vs. the A.D.L. + Listener Questions

  08-09-2023 11:03 via nytimes.com
  
  “We’re better behind keyboards, not behind wrenches.”
  
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• Generating Oxygen on Mars: The Triumph of NASA’s MOXIE

  08-09-2023 10:18 via scitechdaily.com
  Riding with the Perseverance rover, the instrument has proved to be a viable technology for astronauts on Mars to produce oxygen for fuel and breathing....
  
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• Digital payments company Square experiences outage

  08-09-2023 09:32 via cnn.com
  
  Square, the digital payments company, experienced outages on several services Thursday.
  
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• Scientists Develop New Cancer Therapy That Stops Tumor Growth in Its Tracks

  08-09-2023 09:27 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers from Purdue University have developed a novel cancer treatment that deceives cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division....
  
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• Beyond Earth: Immunity, Aging, Quantum Cooling, and Jet Pack Testing on the ISS

  08-09-2023 08:33 via scitechdaily.com
  Life science and space physics research continued aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, September 7,  aiming to improve human health and advance fundamental...
  
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• Apple shares fall after reports that China banned iPhone use by government employees

  08-09-2023 08:18 via nbcnews.com
  
  Apple shares fell about 3% on Thursday, following a 4% decline on Wednesday, after reports that Chinese government workers could be banned from using iPhones.
  
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• South Korea's Hynix is looking into how its chips got into Huawei's controversial smartphone

  08-09-2023 07:46 via cnn.com
  
  SK Hynix, a South Korean chipmaker, is investigating how two of its memory chips mysteriously ended up inside the Mate 60 Pro, a controversial smartphone launched by Huawei last week.
  
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• Scientists Discover a Simple Way To Combat One of Prostate Cancer Treatment’s Most-Common and Devastating Side Effects

  08-09-2023 06:46 via scitechdaily.com
  Therapy can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life because of side effects including sexual dysfunction. However, a recent long-term clinical trial has unveiled a...
  
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• Journey to the Asteroid Belt: NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Readies for Liftoff

  08-09-2023 06:01 via scitechdaily.com
  Bound for a metal-rich asteroid of the same name, the Psyche mission is targeting October 5 to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....
  
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• Hurricane Lee rapidly strengthens to Category 5 storm as it approaches the Caribbean - CNN

  08-09-2023 05:46 via news.google.com
  Hurricane Lee rapidly strengthens to Category 5 storm as it approaches the Caribbean  CNNTropics Update: Hurricane Lee now a monster Category 4 storm  13News NowWeather pattern change could help steer Lee, bring temperature changes to US  WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlandoTropical update: Hurricane Lee expected to become Cat. 5 storm  KHOU 11Heat, Hurricane Lee threaten central U.S. to east coast  WDBJView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Chiefs Lions score: Detroit stuns Kansas City in NFL season opener - USA TODAY

  08-09-2023 05:33 via news.google.com
  
  Chiefs Lions score: Detroit stuns Kansas City in NFL season opener  USA TODAYChiefs vs Lions Picks, Odds, Player Props: 6 Best Bets for Thursday Night  The Action NetworkThursday Night Football Opening Night: Lions at Chiefs FULL GAME PREVIEW I CBS Sports  CBS SportsKansas City Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions in NFL season opener: Live updates  The Washington PostKC Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions: NFL Week 1 Preview and Predictions  Sports IllustratedView Ful
  
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• New Research: High Levels of Lean Muscle Might Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

  08-09-2023 05:17 via scitechdaily.com
  Additional research is required to elucidate the potential biological pathways, according to the authors of the study. High levels of lean muscle could protect against...
  
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• Hurricane Lee intensifies to a Category 5 storm

  08-09-2023 05:11 via nbcnews.com
  
  Hurricane Lee strengthened to a major Category 5 storm Thursday night, with forecasters predicting "dangerous beach conditions" around the western Atlantic.
  
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• Hong Kong paralyzed by flash flooding after heaviest rainfall since 1884 - CNN

  08-09-2023 05:08 via news.google.com
  Hong Kong paralyzed by flash flooding after heaviest rainfall since 1884  CNNSudden torrential rain sparks widespread flooding in Hong Kong  South China Morning PostExtreme rain in Hong Kong turns city streets into raging rivers  The Washington PostHong Kong's heaviest rain in at least 140 years floods city streets, metro  ReutersWidespread flooding hits Hong Kong amid record-breaking rainfall | ANC  ANC 24/7View Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Jimmy Fallon apologises to Tonight Show staff after toxic workplace allegations - reports - The Guardian

  08-09-2023 04:50 via news.google.com
  Jimmy Fallon apologises to Tonight Show staff after toxic workplace allegations - reports  The GuardianFormer Jimmy Fallon employees claim 'toxic' work environment  KTLA 5Chaos, Comedy, and ‘Crying Rooms’: Inside Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’  Rolling StoneJimmy Fallon Apologizes to ‘Tonight Show’ Staff After Rolling Stone Report  Yahoo EntertainmentJimmy Fallon's 'erratic behavior' left 'Tonight Show' employees in
  
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• Country star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma: Police - ABC News

  08-09-2023 04:49 via news.google.com
  Country star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma: Police  ABC NewsZach Bryan Arrested in Oklahoma  TMZZach Bryan Arrested in Oklahoma on Obstruction Charges: ‘I Was Out of Line’  Rolling StoneZach Bryan arrested just days after topping Billboard Hot 100  The A.V. ClubCountry star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma days after scoring first No. 1 album: 'I was out of line'  New York Post View Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Kim Jong Un reveals 'nuclear attack submarine' - BBC

  08-09-2023 04:35 via news.google.com
  
  Kim Jong Un reveals 'nuclear attack submarine'  BBCNorth Korea launches new tactical nuclear attack submarine | Latest World News | World DNA | WION  WIONLive news: Japanese growth estimates revised down on sharper decline in investment  Financial TimesNorth Korea says it launched new ‘tactical nuclear attack’ submarine  CNNNorth Korea's New Submarine Carries 10 Nuclear Missiles  Naval NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Protester glues feet to floor, delaying U.S. Open match before Coco Gauff wins to seal place in final

  08-09-2023 04:32 via nbcnews.com
  
  Play between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York was stopped Thursday after an environmental protester "glued his feet to the cement floor," an announcer and a tournament official said.
  
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